Answer:
This dialogue reveals that Paul grew tired of obeying his father and wanted personal freedom, to choose for himself.
This dialogue also reveals about Paul's father that he wants safety for his son and also reveals that he tries to make decisions for his son.
Explanation:
The Land is a novel written by Mildred D. Taylor. The novel is the prequel of Logan's saga by Taylor and the final book in the series.
The novel narrates the story of Paul-Edward Logan and his relationship with his white father, Edward Logan. In the given excerpt, indirect characterization of both Paul and his father, Edward is presented.
The indirect characterization of Paul in the given excerpt is that he grew tired of obeying his father. In this instance, Paul is fourteen and begun to rebel against the authority of his father. He desired personal freedom and to make decision for himself rather his father making decision on his behalf. He questions his father decision of not allowingg him to ride tthe horse and also not asking him if he wanted to or not. This indirectly reveals that Paul wanted freedom to make decisions of his own.
This dialogue also reveals about Paul's father, Edward, that he makes decision on behalf of his children and not giving them freedom to do so. Though. Edward lived a life to give equal treatment to both his white and black children, yet at times he lacked this quality. Previous to this account, Edward denied Paul being his son to Ray Sutcliffe, which reveals Edward's racial possibilites as well.
